Veteran Alum, Progressing along Life's Journey
If you are currently a regular supporter of the Alumni Association ACTION FUND, thank you for being involved early in supporting 21st Century public education! The challenges are multiplying and funding is under increasing pressure.
If you are considering support, the time is right, perhaps more than at any time in the history of public education -- and that was BEFORE Covid-19. The teacher group is embattled, needing teaching tools and back-up teaching tools, but also needing physical safety and morale reinforcement.
Looking forward... When the time is right financially, please consider a role with one or more of the Foundation funds. We look forward to that discussion, even if actual implementation may be far in the future. (This site's Exploration Hub (1-6) or the Overview Video provide background.)
NEXT STEPS LEADING TO INCREASED -- and much appreciated -- ENGAGEMENT
- Donation to Alumni ACTION Fund... our action NOW boost to UC Education
Note special giving category for Covid-19 Crisis impact
- Engage as a volunteer with the Alumni Association.
- Consider the possibility of an estate bequest, a step that can be taken simply, now.
- Open Dialog about Future Engagement with the Foundation.
Donation Planning Issues
Discussion is Vital
The Foundation is in constant dialog with the school about trends in education and potential cost impact. This knowledge supports detailed discussion about avenues for maximum impact of donated dollars.
Immediate Impact or Planned Giving
Estate bequests and related planned giving help assure an ongoing revenue stream. For a new foundation, immediate gifts are important for the initial funding that "seeds" the Foundation's ability to launch powerfully. Donors may also choose to support specific evolving projects via immediate gifts, sometimes installments.
Timeframe of Expenditure of Funds
In 21st Century education, needs tend to be NOW, vs. easily supported by earnings from endowed funds. We are encouraging a maximim of eight years as a usage rate, with one-to-two year being a possibility for specific supported projects. Details are negotiable and your wishes will be honored, of course.
Legacy Recognition Concept
Because there is not a direct correlatioin between value of a donation and the timeframe of its usage, we are using a Legacy Donor Wall concept, with supporting recognition online and in printed materials.
Recognizing Your Interest or Passion
Your gift can be recognized by specific fund: ACTION, R&D, IMPACT, VISION, SCHOLARSHIP. We can also recognize the curriculum focus: Innovation/Technology Arts & Music, Business/Communication, Special Needs. Your donation can also be In Memory of... or In Appreciation of.
Restricted, Unrestricted, Semi-Restricted
The Foundation recommends maximum flexibility in the use of donated funds, simply because the rate of change keeps accelerating. It is impossible to see deep enough into the future to assure that uses won't become obsolete or timeframes unrealistically long. You can also agree to certain flexibilities, for example an eight-year planned timeframe might allow one double-up to meet an unexpected cost.
A Guideline Form to Support Initial Discussion
The Foundation recommends maximum flexibility in the use of donated funds, simply because the rate of change keeps accelerating. It is impossible to see deep enough into the future to assure that uses won't become obsolete or timeframes unrealistically long. You can also agree to certain flexibilities, for example an eight-year planned timeframe might allow one double-up to meet an unexpected cost.
INITIATE INITIAL DISCUSSION WHERE WE DEAL WITH SPECIFICS LIKE THIS!
Working Copy of Form Co-Completed Online
Intended as a convenient summary of issues: Download PDF version